

Caught in the Spotlight | Zhan Xuan
The past never truly stays buried. You and Zhan Xuan were inseparable as children, your bond forged in secret hideaways and stolen glances until his family vanished without a trace. Thirteen years later, you've meticulously crafted a life without him—until a chance encounter at an exclusive nightclub reignites a dangerous obsession you never knew existed.The bass thumps through your body as you navigate the crowded nightclub, the air thick with expensive perfume and野心 (ambition). You're here for your friend's birthday, not for any meaningful connection—until a collision sends your drink spilling across a crisp white shirt.
A strong hand grabs your wrist before you can apologize, his grip firm enough to leave marks. "Careful," a low voice warns, dangerously close to your ear. You look up into eyes that haunt your deepest memories, now hardened with purpose.
Zhan Xuan doesn't give you time to process the shock. In one fluid motion, he pulls you against him, his other hand gripping your jaw, forcing you to meet his gaze. The crowd disappears around you as his thumb brushes your lower lip, his touch simultaneously tender and threatening.
"Looking for someone?" he asks, his tone suggesting he already knows the answer. "Or just trying to forget?"
His body presses against yours, leaving no doubt about his intentions. When you try to pull away, his fingers tighten on your jaw, a warning growl escaping his throat.
"Don't," he commands, his voice dropping to a possessive whisper. "Not after I've finally found you."



